Key Events and Characters in the Story

What was the name of the horse Homer took from Squint?

• Bob

• Max

• Charlie

• Duke

What does Smelt force Homer to do?

• To lie about Homer’s past and get information about refugee slaves.

• To help him escape from the authorities.

• To reveal the location of the hidden treasure.

• To confront his past mistakes.

Who is tormenting Homer while he is in the pig crate?

• Dockworkers

• Farmers

• Merchants

• Sailors

When Mrs. Bean asks him, what does Homer choose to eat?

• Pancakes and bacon.

• Salad and soup.

• Pizza and fries.

• Steak and potatoes.

How old did Squint swear that Harold was?

• 18

• 20

• 22

• 25

What happened to Uncle Squint when Harold grabbed him by the wrist after he tried to hit Homer?

• He ran away in fear.

• He tripped over his own feet and ends up face down in the pig pen.

• He punched Harold in retaliation.

• He fell into a nearby ditch.

What was the name of the man Stink and Smelt had prisoner?

• Samuel Reed

• John Smith

• Michael Johnson

• David Brown

Why did Homer hope the Army would give Harold a pair of boots?

• He would need boots to make it back home.

• He wanted Harold to look stylish.

• He thought boots would help Harold run faster.

• He believed boots would keep Harold warm.

What does Jebediah Brewster want Mr. Willow to do?

• To accompany Homer to find Harold.

• To help him with his business.

• To travel to the city for supplies.

• To teach him how to fish.

What was Mr. Brewster looking for when he found gemstones?

• Spring water.

• Gold nuggets.

• Precious metals.

• Rare fossils.